Trainee Operative – Highways Maintenance Apprenticeship

VolkerWessels UK; Banbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards and benefits

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerLaser seeks a motivated Trainee Operative to join our project teams across the UK. No prior construction experience is required; full training and support will be provided, with on‑the‑job learning and a paid Level 2 Highways Maintenance apprenticeship delivered with CITB.

You will work with an experienced team on site, learn safety procedures, operate tools and equipment, and attend CITB blocks while progressing toward your qualification.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction or working outdoors.
• Positive attitude, good timekeeping and safety focus.
• Commitment to attending and completing CITB training.
• Willingness to obtain a CSCS card if you don't already have one.
• Ability to travel to depot and site locations as required; role based on site.

Responsibilities

• Support project activities alongside experienced operatives.
• Learn to perform tasks safely and to required standards.
• Use tools, plant and equipment safely with training and authorization.
• Attend CITB training blocks and apply learnings on site.
• Follow health, safety, wellbeing and environmental procedures.
• Keep work areas tidy and safe.
• Report hazards, near misses or unsafe conditions.
• Represent VolkerLaser professionally on site.

Skills

Construction interest

Outdoor work

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

CSCS card

Education

Level 2 apprenticeship

Job description

VolkerLaser seeks a motivated Trainee Operative to join our project teams across the UK. No prior construction experience is required; full training and support will be provided, with on‑the‑job learning and a paid Level 2 Highways Maintenance apprenticeship delivered with CITB.

You will work with an experienced team on site, learn safety procedures, operate tools and equipment, and attend CITB blocks while progressing toward your qualification.